Insulation is measured in "R-values"; the capacity in which
the insulation material resists heat flow. The higher
the "R-value", the greater the insulation power. Insulation
performance can be increased by adding "R-values" together.
(for example R-19 can be added to R-11 resulting in and R-30)
High-Performance Batts
Cape Cod Insulation Inc. also carries higher performance fiberglass
batts, such as 3.5 inch R-15, 5.5 inch R-21, 8.25 inch R-30,
and 10 inch R-38.
DryRight™ Fiber Glass Insulation
Cape Cod Insulation also installs DryRight insulation manufactured
by Certainteed. DryRight reduces the presence of moisture,
one of the key components of mold and mildew growth. DryRight
allows excess moisture in wall cavities to escape.
For more information, visit CertainTeed.com
About
Airleakage:
An average home leaks 60% of its air every
hour. This leakage rate changes depending on weather: it
will be higher during extreme weather and lower when it’s
mild. A good analogy is to think of your house as a boat.
A boat that was this leaky would sink in one hour!
Here’s the cycle of air leakage that costs you money
and causes home comfort problems: You pay to heat or cool
the air in your home. A large percentage of that conditioned
air escapes to the outside. An equal amount of outside,
unconditioned air enters your home. Your bill is significantly
more to heat or cool the air in a leaky home.
In order for a home to be energy efficient and comfortable,
these leaks must be sealed properly and safely.
The arrows
in this illustration demonstrate the many
places air leaks from homes. |
photo courtesy of ENERGY STAR |
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Insulation
plays a significant role in the day to day comfort of your
home. A proper thermal "blanket" helps to keep your
home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. As a result
you will lower your year round energy bills and help to conserve
our Earth's natural resources.